Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Up, Up and Away... Part One

For the past few weeks we have been away....out of the country and away from our normal lifestyle.

One of our granddaughters has been studying abroad this semester in Florence, Italy. We convinced her parents (our son and DIL) to join us for a visit while she was there. We spent a week in Florence, Italy and then headed off for a few days in Venice and on to Lucerne, Switzerland, returning last evening. The trip was amazing and such fun to share with our children.

I'll share some of my favorite photos in three posts - one for each stop. We never cease to be amazed at the beauty that can be spotted everywhere.

Santa Croce Basilica

DIL, son and granddaughter

Ponte Vecchio

View after hiking up to the top of the mountain.

Church of Santa Maria Novello

Rooftop sunset

We toured the Academia with David and the Uffizi with the amazing artwork.

Oh my gracious, what a fantastic trip that was -- and what gorgeous photos you've shared of your experience so far! I'm always amazed at the *history* that is found in Europe. We Americans know nothing about old buildings!! LOL! Welcome home! :)

Wow--what a great trip! I have so many memories of those places, and glad you got up to the church above Florence--such a beautiful sight, right? I've been busy making your bread and thinking of you. Welcome home!

Your wonderful photos are bringing back amazing memories of a trip hubby and I took a few years ago. Florence never disappointed us at all. We ate great food all along the way and fortunately all the walking really helps curb the calories. Your Granddaughter is lovely and very lucky. Family Blessings...

What an awesome trip and very special to share it with your family! I love the ancient architecture. All that wonderful food to taste yet you can walk and hike off the calories. :o) Did you stuff your suitcase full of goodies?

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I go by many titles - daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. My husband and I have been married for 47 years and have five children. Our four sons and one daughter are all married and have blessed us with 29 grandchildren. It's a wonderful life!
For 30 years I worked as a R.N. in obstetrics which included labor and delivery, nursery and NICU.